Dear Dave,I have a Red Savina plant that I started from seed last year. It is in a large clay pot that I moved indoors during winter so it never went dormant. What would be a good fertilizer to insure a good crop this year?–Ross Ross:You can use fish emulsion if growing totally organic, or a mild solution of Peters …
Moths in dried Chiles
Dave:How can moths be prevented from hatching out of dried chiles? I read somewhere that there is an herb that can be put in with chiles when storing them, but I don’t remember the source. Any help you can provide will be gratefully appreciated.Best, KarenKaren:Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to prevent moths from hatching out of the chiles …
Tepin and Piquin Germination
Hello Dave,We added Chiltepin and Piquin seed to our product line of chile pepper seeds, and I understand that the wild Chiltepins germinate quicker when treated–I am trying the same procedure that eventually got my Galapagos chile seeds started: I just soaked them overnight in mild guano solution.Question…From your Encyclopedia (I love that book!), I understand that Piquins are domesticated …
Pungent Bell Pepper Source
Sir,Where can I buy seeds of the pungent variety of bell peppers. Thanks for reply.Nanda Hello Nanda:Many seed companies carry the seeds–see the link above. For the plants, go to www.chileplants.com and order Mexi-Belle Hybrid.–Dave
Looking for UK Chile Supplier
Hi Dave:I live in England and have tried growing chiles for the first time. I managed to get some habaneros a couple of years ago from one of our large supermarket chains and pickled them with good results, but I have been unable to find a source of chiles since, hence trying to grow my own. Do you know of …